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Mayda Family History

Mayda Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maya, Manda, Magda, Mayeda, Maeda, Maida, Gayda, Vayda, Wayda, May

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Where is the Mayda family from?

You can see how Mayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mayda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mayda family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayda. 100% of Mayda men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mayda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Mayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayda census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Mayda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Mayda. For the veterans among your Mayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mayda in 1969 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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